Upper Saddle River

Upper Saddle River - Bergen’s Northernmost Borough Offers Residents Privacy, Security, and Peace and Quiet

The borough of Upper Saddle River is located in the northernmost part of Bergen County, along the New York border. An affluent community, it boasts large homes, 1-acre zoning and a bucolic countryside with streams and rolling hills. Those seeking privacy, security, and peace and quiet find Upper Saddle River a great place to call home.

Upper Saddle River is a haven of beautiful homes and gardens with rich historical roots. Once farmland, the town prides itself on its modern, yet rural, feel. Housing in Upper Saddle River mainly consists of single-family homes. There is one apartment complex, which is located in the western part of the borough, as well as luxury townhomes.

Community activities are centered on the manicured parks in the town, including Hess Park and Lions Park, which both feature playgrounds for kids of all ages. As well as scouting groups, the town hosts its own Historical Society, Lions Club, and Woman’s Club.

Upper Saddle River’s public school district includes Reynolds School for grades K-2, Bogert School for grades 3-5 and Cavallini School for grades 6-8. Students go to neighboring Allendale for grades 9-12 at Northern Highlands Regional High School. The high school has been ranked among the top public high schools in New Jersey in Newsweek and New Jersey Monthly.

Upper Saddle River offers convenient access to main roads for commuters to take in order to travel around the state or into Manhattan. These roads include Route 17 and the Garden State Parkway. Residents who take public transportation can take Short Line buses from Upper Saddle River to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. Short Line stops in the borough are located on Saddle River Road and Lake Street.

JUST THE FACTS

Upper Saddle River is bounded by seven municipalities: Mahwah, Montvale, Ramsey, Saddle River, as well as small portions of Woodcliff Lake in Bergen County, New Jersey; and both Airmont and Chestnut Ridge in the Town of Ramapo in Rockland County, New York. It was established in 1894. Upper Saddle River was originally settled by the Lenape Native Americans and was colonized in the 18th century principally by Dutch settlers who built mills along the Saddle River.

POPULATION: 8,242MEDIAN AGE: 41.8

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME: $167,589

MEDIAN PROPERTY VALUE: $884,500

HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE: 89.1% COMMUTING TIME: 29.5 minutes Sources: Data USA and Wikipedia